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Chinese Counter-Strike 2 player Sike “z4kr” Zhang playing for Lynn Vision is at the centre of a storm after serious allegations surfaced on Chinese social media this week.

The controversy began on Weibo, where a user claiming to be z4kr’s girlfriend posted screenshots and files said to be from the Lynn Vision Gaming sniper’s phone. The posts alleged that z4kr was romantically involved with multiple women at the same time, including a TV presenter, a streamer, and even the girlfriend of a teammate, while presenting himself to each as their only partner.

The accusations go further, claiming he offered hush money to a fan after an encounter fell through, and that more than 4,000 explicit photos and videos were found on his phone, allegedly used for blackmail. There are also claims he contracted sexually transmitted infections during the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 and continued sleeping with his partners upon returning to China.

The story quickly spread online, with sports and esports outlet Dongqiudi publishing a detailed account of the claims. Since then, other women have come forward on Weibo saying they were also involved with the player and are now preparing a joint lawsuit. One alleged victim stated that Lynn Vision Gaming’s management is aware of the situation and could be looking to remove him from the roster. At the time of writing, z4kr has not commented publicly.

Who is z4kr?
Born in 2002, Sike “z4kr” Zhang is one of China’s most prominent CS2 players. He began his professional career in 2019 with 8EASY before joining Lynn Vision Gaming, where he has played over 300 matches and earned around USD $47,000 in prize money. Known for his sharp AWP skills and strategic play, he’s appeared in roughly 75 tournaments, with multiple top-three finishes in events like ESL Challenger League and BLAST Rising.

The unexpected sticker surge
While the allegations have shaken the Chinese esports scene, they’ve also had an unusual side effect in the CS2 trading market. Traders have noticed a sudden spike in the price of z4kr’s player stickers since the news broke. With no fresh drops expected and supply limited, some are viewing this as a speculative opportunity.

Whether these allegations mark the end of z4kr’s career or just a turbulent chapter remains to be seen, but for now, his name is dominating headlines for all the wrong reasons, both inside and outside the server.